Contents tagged with Saeed Abedini
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 5:23 PM May. 21, 2013
Pastor Saeed From Iranian Prison: Thanks for “Praying and Fighting for my Freedom”
American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s family in Terhan was able to visit him again earlier this week. Pastor Saeed was able to get a new letter out this week to his wife Naghmeh. He sent her this letter to be shared with supporters who gathered recently, on the Christian day of Pentecost, to pray for him. He shared that despite what he has to endure on a daily basis – the beatings and internal bleeding – he has hope. The 33-year-old U.S. citizen wrote, “I will also be fre... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 10:34 AM May. 9, 2013
American Pastor Saeed Released from Solitary Confinement, Returned to General Prison Population
After more than a week, including his 33rd birthday, spent in the “small dark hole” of solitary confinement, American Pastor Saeed Abedini has once again been returned to the main prison population in Ward 350 of Evin Prison. Our sources in Iran have confirmed that Iranian authorities returned Pastor Saeed to his cell in Ward 350 yesterday. This is a critical development and does raise hope after a very discouraging week. It was believed that Pastor Saeed may have faced 20 days or ... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 9:10 AM Apr. 29, 2013
American Pastor Saeed Abedini Thrown into Solitary Confinement in Iran; Health Deteriorating
Already badly weakened by months of beatings and torture that have resulted in internal bleeding, American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen, is facing perhaps his most grave situation since his imprisonment last fall. Family members in Iran confirm that Pastor Saeed, along with nine other prisoners, have been placed in solitary confinement with new reports indicating that in addition to the severe internal bleeding he is experiencing, which has gone untreated, he is a now facing issues with ... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 5:17 PM Apr. 22, 2013
Beaten American Pastor Saeed Prays for America in Wake of Boston Bombings as Medical Care for Him Delayed
American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen who is suffering from serious injuries at the hands of his Iranian captors, told family members today he is praying for America in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings. During a brief visit with family members today, Pastor Saeed reported that he is suffering intense pain as a result of untreated internal bleeding – injuries he sustained from repeated beatings and torture in Iran. Iranian prison authorities have told Pastor Saeed that he... Continue Reading
